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Observation of the discrete electron energy states of an individual nanometer-size supported gold cluster

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters; (USA)
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  1. Department of Physics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907 (USA) School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907 (USA)
The electron energy distribution from a single 1-nm-diam. Au cluster supported on a W(110) field-emission tip has been studied using energy-resolved field-emission microscopy. The emitted electrons provide information on the quantum electron energy states of the supported cluster and demonstrate that these states survive after deposition onto a substrate. A model that accounts for the salient features in the energy distribution is described.
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-84ER45162
OSTI ID:
5625152
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters; (USA), Journal Name: Physical Review Letters; (USA) Vol. 67:4; ISSN PRLTA; ISSN 0031-9007
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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